What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Assistant position at Brookfield School- TLC Campus?
An Assistant Preschool Teacher must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a high school degree or equivalent education
- Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one
- Submit to various background checks including those completed through the State of Nevada
- Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire
- Complete a Tuberculosis test and physical and provide a physician’s documentation of both
- Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom
- Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences
- Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities
- Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70lbs
- Be available for full time employment and available to work as late as 6:30 pm
- Have dependable transportation
REQUIRED EXPECTATIONS
- Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs
- Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times
- Be warm and nurturing with children
- Be a positive role model for all care giving staff and children
- Be customer service orientated and professional
- Provide excellent customer service according to the standards of Brookfield School
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Including, but not limited to, the following:
- Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development
- Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times
- Assist children with activities of daily life (e.g., diapering/restroom use, feeding, dressing)
- Approach parents daily and speak with them about their child(ren)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Help facilitate daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for preschoolers and young children
- Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children
- Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service
- Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing curriculum and planning daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children
- Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends
- Assist with the completion of daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing
- Communicate with the Lead Teacher regarding all aspects of the children’s care as well as classroom management
- Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17